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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed the latest regional developments and their serious implications for security and stability, as well as their impact on maritime security, energy supplies, and the global economy. The meeting took place during the Italian Prime …

VIENNA/WAM The eight OPEC+ countries, namely the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and the Sultanate of Oman, announced an adjustment to oil production levels, reaffirming their joint commitment to supporting stability in global oil markets. The announcement followed a virtual meeting held today to review global market conditions and future outlook, as part of ongoing …

GAZA/WAM The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian efforts to address the catastrophic conditions facing the healthcare sector in the Gaza Strip, through the delivery of a shipment of medicines and medical supplies, with generous support from H.H. Sheikha Mouza bint Suhail Al Khaili, in response to growing medical needs amid challenging circumstances. At a value of more than AED …

ABU DHABI/WAM In a historic first, the UAE has become one of the world’s top 10 exporting countries, according to the latest figures from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) “World Trade Prospects and Statistics” report. This achievement reflects the UAE’s position as a vital hub on international supply chains and its growing contribution to the wider global economy. The WTO …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Ministry of Defence announced that UAE air defence systems on Sunday intercepted nine ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 50 drones launched from Iran, with no casualties, injuries or fatalities recorded during the past hours. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 507 ballistic missiles, 24 cruise missiles and 2,191 drones. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Finance announced that the credit rating agency Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has completed a periodic review of the ratings of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 30 March 2026. The review reassessed the appropriateness of the current rating, which remains unchanged at Aa2 with a stable outlook, reflecting continued global confidence in the strength …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Fallen Heroes’ Affairs Office will organise the Wahat Al Karama ceremony in Abu Dhabi every Saturday at 5pm, starting 4 April 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to reinforce national values of pride, loyalty, and belonging within the community. The ceremony will feature a flag salute, musical band, and cavalry parade, combining …

WASHINGTON/WAM US President Donald Trump has decided to adjust the tariffs imposed on imports of steel, aluminum, and copper to reduce duties on derivatives made from these metals, simplify compliance procedures, and prevent manipulation of import values. The White House stated in a briefing Thursday that under the proclamation signed by the President, the United States will maintain a 50% …

SHARJAH/WAM Dr. Khalifa Musabah Al Tunaiji, Chairman of the Department of Agriculture and Livestock and CEO of the Production Establishment (EKTIFA), affirmed that the UAE’s food security system has achieved high-level success. He said the department and the establishment operate within a broader national framework under the Emirates Food Security Council (EFSC), working in an integrated and coordinated manner with …

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on Friday engaged 18 Ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 47 UAV’s launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and 2,085 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national …